Was lucky to find this one a few years back.....

Sep 04, 2014,07:07 AM
 

I only have a few vintage timepieces currently, but this is one I think I'll always have.

Next up for me may be my first modern Omega - the very SM 300 that was the subject of the original post.  I think Omega nailed it with this one - just perfect.

Darren







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What will be your first/next/last Omega?

 
 By: nilomis : September 4th, 2014-05:02
Team, Post here what will be your first/next/last Omega. Two days back I put an order for the Seamaster 300 Master. First time that I do this (put an order) but I could not resist this watch. (Picture from Omega site). No date (Amanico's disease), ultra m...  
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A vintage Mk2 Speedy with exotic dial...

 
 By: DrStrong : September 4th, 2014-06:19
I'm really hot for this one ! (photo KirillYuzh) ...  
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That was the first watch that I tried to get on an auction ...

 
 By: nilomis : September 4th, 2014-06:35
And I lost by a quid. Years later I learned that I was competing with a friend that won the watch! They show up here from time to time, but is hard to get a mint one. Good luck with your chase. Cheers, Nilo
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Why, oh why . . .

 
 By: Dr No : September 4th, 2014-09:53
. . . did I ever . . . . . . let go of mine? :-( ...  
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A Nato or a Tropic strap would be an excellent choice. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : September 4th, 2014-06:33
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Tropic seems to be an option and ...

 
 By: nilomis : September 4th, 2014-06:39
It so happens that I have one on my strap inventory. Vintage, of course. But the Seamaster 300 Master lug width is 20mm and my Tropic is 19mm. About NATO, I'm not a particular fan of those but I also have some. Let's wait and see. Cheers, Nilo
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19mm is not a big deal, even if it is 20 mm between the lugs.

 
 By: amanico : September 4th, 2014-06:44
As for the Nato, it dépends on the Watch. This one is made for Natos! Best, Nicolas
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I know that 1mm is nothing but ...

 
 By: nilomis : September 4th, 2014-06:46
With my OCD, this 0.50mm gap is unacceptable. Cheers, Nilo
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If it had to be my last Omega, then it would be this one.

 
 By: amanico : September 4th, 2014-06:36
I need a Speedmaster, early reference, to complete my Holy Duo: Credit picture, Roberto. ...  
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Very hard to get one ...

 
 By: nilomis : September 4th, 2014-06:44
In good shape. That's the reason that I got the Speedmaster FOIS (First Omega In Space). Perfect re edition, including case and lug width. Got a Shell Cordovan strap that is perfect to it. Need to post some pics, along with a "Strap Addiction" post that I...  
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I would love to read a review of this watch !

 
 By: DrStrong : September 4th, 2014-06:48
I was lucky enough to buy my 2998 many years ago, before the Omegamania auction ...  
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I will do...

 
 By: nilomis : September 4th, 2014-06:58
Go to borrow the original vintage from a dear friend that has one and compare. Thanks, Nilo
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Yes, nice specimen you have here. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : September 4th, 2014-10:20
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CK2998-1

 
 By: nacho217 : September 6th, 2014-14:25
I have been months after a nice CK2998-1 hope finally can be mine ( of course will post pics if happens )
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But you already have a nice 2915, no? ;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : September 6th, 2014-14:30
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Yes

 
 By: nacho217 : September 7th, 2014-01:31
Yes Amanico , but you know how we are......never happy and always looking for the next A disease no doubt :) Rgds
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How true, Nacho! ;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : September 7th, 2014-01:53
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Was lucky to find this one a few years back.....

 
 By: Darren : September 4th, 2014-07:07
I only have a few vintage timepieces currently, but this is one I think I'll always have. Next up for me may be my first modern Omega - the very SM 300 that was the subject of the original post. I think Omega nailed it with this one - just perfect. Darren...  
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That's not luck but ...

 
 By: nilomis : September 4th, 2014-08:46
Some sort of a miracle. Never had a chance to get one like yours. Congratulations. Cheers, Nilo
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My jealousy knows . . .

 
 By: Dr No : September 4th, 2014-09:59
. . . no bounds ;-) . . .
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How about black/grey sharkskin?

 
 By: cazalea : September 4th, 2014-08:25
If you find the right color, it adds a touch of novelty and sportiness to the watch you don't get with other leather textures (like salmon!) Mike This might be my last Omega unless I get inspired - and the one you have chosen is VERY VERY NICE ...  
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Sharkskin is an option ...

 
 By: nilomis : September 4th, 2014-08:49
I never had one sharkskin strap. About Omega, just as a cookie advert here, is impossible to not have another. Cheers, Nilo
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+1 . . .

 
 By: Dr No : September 4th, 2014-10:22
. . . and truly, what could be more fitting for a Seamaster than the master of the sea? ...  
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What was the poor shark ...

 
 By: nilomis : September 5th, 2014-16:39
That produced this skin? Jaws? Now serious. Very cool and matches the SM perfectly. Cheers, Nilo
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I had a dream...

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 4th, 2014-09:06
I even strapped it on my wrist I missed it and now it's gone..... as song goes Yours D ...  
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"need" a 2998

 
 By: psfparis : September 4th, 2014-09:23
i gently hunt a 2998....
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Funny....

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : September 4th, 2014-10:57
.....i have a speedy from about 7 years ago.....and 2 months ago I added my second Omega...2914-3. I am now looking for a 2913 lollipop generation but am not having a lot of luck....and am seriously contemplating the same model you have ordered. It was my... 
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You still have your 2998, Joe? [nt]

 
 By: amanico : September 4th, 2014-11:03
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no....gone.

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : September 4th, 2014-11:04
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Too bad. I may have a picture of your 2998 Lollipop, somewhere...

 
 By: amanico : September 4th, 2014-11:12
Here it is... ...  
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there you go....had an almost green lume.

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : September 4th, 2014-11:14
I have made many mistakes!!!....in my selling...i should close the shop!
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And I did a mistake to not take it from you. ;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : September 4th, 2014-11:28
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Umm . . .

 
 By: Dr No : September 4th, 2014-11:30
. . . could you ask an easier question next time? :-) Seriously, there are countless candidates for my collection. A few no-brainers: the 2014 DeVille Trésor . . . . . . the 2012 Olympics SM . . . . . . and its 2012 Speedmaster counterpart, the ref 2998 r...  
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. . . and . . .

 
 By: Dr No : September 4th, 2014-11:52
. . . you have a friend in the UK who can hunt one down for you ;-) . . .
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I saw the DeVille Tresor last week at the Omega ...

 
 By: nilomis : September 4th, 2014-11:37
Boutique in NYC and is fantastic. Based on your taste, you should add the DeVille Hour Vision. Glorious one. Cheers, Nilo
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Actually, the modern one that would . . .

 
 By: Dr No : September 4th, 2014-11:50
. . . best fit my collection is the current mid-size AT annual calendar . . . . . . in yellow gold. Yeah, I could do this. :-) ...  
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Nice choice ...

 
 By: nilomis : September 4th, 2014-12:06
But not for me. I'm not a gold person, don't know why. Cheers, Nilo
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First generation Flightmaster would be a stretch target....

 
 By: DivingT : September 4th, 2014-12:27
....But, more realistically I would like a Seamaster 120, to join my SM300 and Ploprof cheers Tony
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Believe me ...

 
 By: nilomis : September 4th, 2014-13:37
That is much more easy here to acquire a nice first generation Flightmaster (910?) than the SM 120. Cheers, Nilo
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I have the same Seamaster on order. But in the end I may decide...

 
 By: Ruckdee : September 4th, 2014-19:40
...to change my mind one last time and get the Dark Side instead. I love both watches but have been having a hard time removing that black ceramic watch from my thoughts. Besides, there is no ceramic watch in my collection whereas the Seamaster 300 will b... 
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Hard decision ...

 
 By: nilomis : September 5th, 2014-03:06
I saw the DSOM, amazing impressive. But The SM 300 Master ... Hard, very hard to decide. Each one has particularities that I love. Good luck. Cheers, Nilo
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Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon

 
 By: MTR : September 5th, 2014-18:08
but with the new non-magnetic Master movement. Not produced currently, nevertheless I hope it will be released soon. ...  
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I had one in my hands ...

 
 By: nilomis : September 5th, 2014-18:54
Not with the "master" movement, of course. My observations after a very short examination. Great construction, outstanding case/dial and a movement that is one of the top chronograph movements ever. My only gripe is that under certain light conditions it ... 
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